DPA S5 Surround and Decca Tree Mount
PRICE - Rs. 4,29,960
DPA S5 surround and Decca Tree mount for up to five pencil mics: building block design, 60 - 200 cm spacings, 5/8" thread, suspension hooks, briefcase. Available in India from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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General
| Type | Surround and Decca Tree mount for pencil microphones |
| Microphones | Up to 5 |
| Thread | Standard 5/8" |
| Surround spacing | 60 - 200 cm (2 - 7 ft) between all five microphones |
| Front-to-rear distance | 60 - 250 cm (2 - 8.2 ft), depending on boom lengths |
| Decca Tree spacing | 60 - 210 cm (2 - 7 ft); aligned, T-shape or equilateral triangle |
| Decca Tree booms | L, C, R markings at 120° on the Center Disc |
| Boom markings | 10 cm (4 in) spacing steps |
| Finish | Completely non-reflective to light |
| Transport | Supplied briefcase |
Components
| Center Disc (with thread adapter) | 1 pc. |
| Telescopic Boom with Microphone Holders | 5 pcs. |
| Short Extension Unit | 8 pcs. |
| Long Extension Unit | 9 pcs. |
| Rear Center Disc | 1 pc. |
| Telescopic Extension Unit | 1 pc. |
| Suspension Hook | 5 pcs. |
Product overview
The DPA S5 is a highly versatile and stylish surround and Decca Tree mount for up to five pencil microphones, with a unique building block design that allows numerous configurations.
In the concert hall the mount is hardly visible and completely non-reflective to light. It is equally suitable for fixed installations and mobile setups, and it packs away neatly into the supplied briefcase. Compact and extremely lightweight, it is very strong and stable.
The array is optimised for DPA microphones, yet its standard 5/8" thread accommodates all microphone holders, so a broad variety of surround arrays can be set up very neatly. With five microphones, all spacings from 60 to 200 cm (2 to 7 ft) are possible between the microphones, with a variable front-to-rear distance from 60 to 250 cm (2 to 8.2 ft) depending on the boom lengths.
As a Decca Tree, the three microphones can be spaced 60 to 210 cm (2 to 7 ft) apart: aligned, in a vintage T-shape, or in an equilateral triangle for optimal balance with a centred fixation point. The Center Disc has L, C and R markings on its "Decca Tree" side at 120° and mounting information inscribed on both sides, and each mark on a Telescopic Boom indicates 10 cm (4 in) of microphone spacing when all three booms are extended.
| microphones, surround array | 5 |
| spacing between microphones | 60 - 200 cm |
| front-to-rear distance | 60 - 250 cm |
| standard thread | 5/8" |
Key features
- Building block design for numerous surround and Decca Tree configurations
- Up to five microphones; spacings 60 - 200 cm, front-to-rear 60 - 250 cm
- Decca Tree: 60 - 210 cm, aligned, T-shape or equilateral triangle
- Center Disc with "Surround" and "Decca Tree" sides and L, C, R markings
- Telescopic Booms marked in 10 cm (4 in) spacing steps
- Suspension Hooks for suspended setups
- Hardly visible on stage, completely non-reflective to light
- Standard 5/8" thread for all microphone holders
- Compact, extremely lightweight, very strong and stable; supplied briefcase
Made for
- Surround main arrays for orchestras and ensembles in concert halls
- Decca Tree recordings with three microphones
- Fixed installations and mobile recording setups
- Suspended arrays and stand-mounted arrays
In the box
- 1 x Center Disc (with thread adapter)
- 5 x Telescopic Boom with Microphone Holders
- 8 x Short Extension Unit
- 9 x Long Extension Unit
- 1 x Rear Center Disc
- 1 x Telescopic Extension Unit
- 5 x Suspension Hook
- Briefcase for transport
DPA S5: frequently asked questions
How many microphones can the S5 hold?
Up to five, with five Telescopic Booms with microphone holders; three of them are used for a Decca Tree.
Does it only work with DPA microphones?
It is optimised for DPA microphones, and its standard 5/8" thread accommodates all microphone holders.
Which spacings are possible?
In a five-microphone array, 60 to 200 cm between microphones and 60 to 250 cm front to rear. As a Decca Tree, 60 to 210 cm between the three microphones.
Can it be suspended?
Yes. Five Suspension Hooks are included, and some large arrays should only be used suspended. On stands, the largest arrays need two stands, one on each center disc.
Where can I buy the DPA S5 in India?
The DPA S5 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.
Workflow 1: Surround main array in the concert hall
Recording engineers capturing orchestras and ensembles in surround.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| Center Disc ("Surround" side) | Telescopic Booms with microphone holders |
| Rear Center Disc | Telescopic Extension Unit |
| Five pencil microphones | Microphone holders |
| Mount | Stand or Suspension Hooks |
Setup
- Pick the surround solution in the manual for the spacing the venue needs.
- Start from the Center Disc and mount the Extension Units before the Telescopic Booms.
- Fit the microphones and set the booms to the required spacing.
- Suspend large arrays with the Suspension Hooks, keeping the wires as vertical as possible.
Tip: When dismounting, start from the outside: microphones first, then booms and extension units.
Workflow 2: Decca Tree
Engineers recording orchestras with a three-microphone Decca Tree.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| Center Disc ("Decca Tree" side, L, C, R) | 3 Telescopic Booms |
| Three pencil microphones | Microphone holders |
Setup
- Mount three booms at the L, C and R markings on the Decca Tree side (120° apart).
- Add Short or Long Extension Units for spacings beyond 90 cm.
- Extend all three booms; each mark adds 10 cm of spacing.
- Adjust the spacing to the recording angle, set by the size of and distance to the source.
Tip: To place the microphones in front of the conductor with the stand behind, use L, C and R on the Surround side, with a counterweight in the LS RS hole for long booms.
